Mum's Magnificent Gluten Free Muesli

As much as I would like this to be a world where eating nothing but full English breakfasts and Pancake stacks, would have no physical consequence. The reality is, we can't eat that every day. We need vitamins, amino acids, essential oils, fibre etc. to keep our bodies in tip-top shape. This is why I'm introducing you all to my staple, something I eat for breakfast most days of the week.

After my morning workout I sit at my desk and chow into this. Often getting many questions as to what it is. Those who know their shizzle with food ask about it enthusiastically. Those who think white bread is gourmet, look at it like it's an alien.

So first of all, this muesli is gluten-free. For some, gluten is an irritant to their bodies, so this muesli works well for just about everyone.

This recipe makes 12 litres, 2-3 months supply for two people.

Now there is quite a few ingredients in this muesli so I'll break it down.

First, there are the fruits & nuts

• 500g of Macadamia's
• 250g of dried Paw Paw
• 250g of dried Peaches
• 170g of Craisins (Cranberries)
• 250g of dried Pineapple
• 2 x 375g packs of dried Pineapple
• 600g of Dates
• 200g of dried Apple

Now for the grains and seeds

• 250ml of Prune juice (yes I know its fruit but its in this pic)
• 450g of Organic Quinoa flakes
• 500g of Pepita's (Pumpkin Seeds)
• 500g of raw Buckwheat
• 500g of Gluten free Rice Bran
• 250g of puffed Millet
• 250g of puffed Brown Rice
• 200g of puffed Amaranth
• 250g of puffed Quinoa

Pre-heat the oven to 150c

Line baking trays with baking paper

Chop dried fruit and nuts into bite size pieces

Put into a massive bowl the chopped fruit

In a second bowl put the Macadamia's and half the cereals. Mix with half the prune juice.

Add the rest of the cereals and prune juice and mix.

It's easy to pull up from the bottom. Use double prune juice if you wish to make it wetter.

Lay cereal mix onto baking trays.

Cook for 20 mins per batch. You may like to vary the cooking time depending on your tastes.

note: The mix goes crispy as it cools.

Add dried fruit and mix together well.

Let cool in open air and then put into airtight containers.

This is a recipe that you, of course, can add what you like in the quantities that suit you.

It's perfect with yogurt with fruit or honey. You could also mix it with oats (no longer gluten-free due to contamination) and may great oatmeal/porridge.

So there you have it! A healthy nutritious breakfast. You only need a small amount to keep you going all morning.

Let us know if you give it a go and any variations you do.

Enjoy!

Keffi - Atlantic Eggs

I honestly believe I was a Bear living up in the top half of North America in a past life. Such is my love for Salmon. I also growl and like to sleep.

Whether it be smoked, baked, BBQ'd or as Sashimi, it is a marvellous fish.

Frequenting my regular, Keffi, I was surprised by a special called "Atlantic Eggs".

Eggs, Atlantic smoked Salmon and balsamic cherry tomatoes. I saw Salmon and ordered.

A word of warning, if hung over, this could be too much. It is very rich.

Don't get me wrong, it is a lovely change from smoked salmon benedict style dishes, but its not one for the weak stomach.

The smoked salmon was lovely, as were the tomatoes, tart with the balsamic and really balanced the richness of the salmon nicely.

The eggs were superb, but a lot. My only questioning thought, the english muffin. Why? The dish would be best without, or at least without the second half. Both people who bought this dish, did not use it.

This feed my body and brain with rich Omega 3's and the high protein filled me up for the day. Recommended!